A large and well-established secondary school in Nottingham is seeking an experienced and strategic Facilities Manager to oversee the management maintenance and development of its site as soon as possible. This is a senior operational role within the school responsible for ensuring a safe compliant and well-maintained learning environment for pupils and staff.
The Facilities Manager will work closely with the School Business Manager and senior leadership team to oversee premises compliance and estates development.
The Role
Overseeing the day-to-day management of the school site and facilities
Ensuring full compliance with health & safety legislation and statutory requirements
Managing planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs
Supervising site staff cleaners and external contractors
Managing facilities budgets and procurement processes
Overseeing risk assessments fire safety procedures and building compliance
Coordinating site improvements and minor capital projects
Supporting lettings and out-of-hours events where required
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
Significant experience in facilities estates or site management
Strong knowledge of health & safety and statutory compliance frameworks
Experience managing contractors and supervising site teams
Excellent organisational and project management skills
Strong financial awareness and budget management experience
A proactive solutions-focused and professional approach
This Nottingham secondary school benefits from supportive leadership structured operational systems and a commitment to maintaining high-quality facilities for its school community.
Salary
Competitive salary (dependent on experience and scale of responsibility)
Application
To apply for this Facilities Manager position in Nottingham please submit your CV outlining your estates and facilities management experience. For further information or to arrange a confidential discussion please contact us directly. Early applications are encouraged as the school is keen to appoint promptly.
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